Era
New Stone Age / Neolithic
Start date
Unknown
End Date
Unknown
Origin continent
Middle East (West Asia)
Origin location
Persia (modern-day Iran)
Religion
Stone Age Animism
Approx. size/population
7500000
Date Notes
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Main Teachings
Perception of spirits, natural elements, Dreamtime spirituality
Metaphysical Beliefs
Animism
Ethical and Moral Principles
Animism and ancestor reverence
Ritual and Devotional Practices
Shamanic rituals, Cave paintings
Spiritual Practices
Communal dances, Trance
Foundational Teachings and Scriptures
Oral tradition, Cave art
Narrative Traditions
Myths of creation, Spirits
Sub Type
Indigenous
Historical and Cultural Context
Ancient Religions
Historical Development
Primal or Indigenous Religion
Geographical Distribution
Eastern Religions, Western Religions
Organizational Structure
Mystical Movement
Scriptural Authority
Revealed Religion
Sociological Approach
Ethnic Religion
Philosophical or Ideological Focus
Naturalistic Religion
Gods or Deities
Various spirits
Prophets, Leaders/Founders & Main Figures
Bahá'u'lláh
Beliefs on the Afterlife and End Times
Ancestor spirits and continuation of life force
Existance of Afterlife
Yes
Existance of Reincarnation
Unknown
Religious Structures
Megaliths, Rock shelters
Religious Leader Types or Roles
Shamans, Elders, Medicine men